Using a 30-year fixed rate conventional mortgage at a time where we've seen some of the lowest rates ever is a good bet in this competitive environment, plus a great hedge against inflation! 

This is designed to curb inflation and its working. 

Currently I am based in Atlanta which has seen a dramatic rise in prices in the past year and one of the highest inflation rates in the country of 7.9%!

For others who are well capitalized and highly experienced in states where land keeps inflating (like California) there well may be a real opportunity as it would allow one to spread risk over more properties for the same amount of available capital than they could with site built housing.

When you borrow, you're locking in inflation rates. 

If you wouldn't mind, could you expand on whether you think the $2.5k was excessive by virtue of inflated costs of repairs?

Inflation numbers released last week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that U.S.

Yes I believe rates are going up 25 bps once or twice more before end of year based on the feds plan to control inflation. 

Doing it with a lease option can significantly inflate your cost, especially if you don't have a buyer lined up to assign it to quickly.

Instead I'm watching interest rates, inflation, housing inventory, average days on market, % of deals falling out of contract, etc.